Gamma rays and supernovae? Fear not
Astronomers say there is no threatening star that could cause a supernovae explosion near Earth, much less in December 2012.
Second oldest genetic mutation discovered
Scientists have located a genetic mutation that dates back to 11,600 BC.
New species discovered
California Academy of Sciences described 140 new species in 2011, spanning six continents and three oceans.
Star Wars-inspired bacterium provides clue to cell evolution
A bacterium with a name from Star Wars may have solved the mystery of how our cells obtained mitochondria.
Discovery of “God particle”
Scientists believe that they may have caught their first glimpse of the Higgs Boson, or “God particle”, a subatomic unit that is a vital factor in science’s understanding of the universe.
World’s smallest stirling engine developed
Technology that works on a large scale can cause spluttering in a smaller one.
Ask Us: Which are the origins of Ontong Java Atoll?
Abel Tasman found the atoll and named it Ontong Java on March 22, 1643.
